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Covering the most commonly used drugs in dentistry, Applied Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist, 7th Edition provides an in-depth understanding of the pharmacologic principles needed for safe and effective dental treatment and oral health care. It discusses drug properties and mechanisms of action, dosages, intended effects, interactions, and adverse reactions — both for the medications a patient may already be taking and for the drugs prescribed by the dentist. New to this edition are topics such as drug-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis to reduce the risk of infection, cholesterol and cardiovascular guidelines, and new information on type 2 diabetes. Written by dental hygiene educator Elena Haveles, this trusted text prepares you for the expanding role of the dental hygienist!

Key Features

Comprehensive coverage provides an in-depth understanding of the most commonly used drugs, how they work, and how they affect patients’ oral health and dental treatment options.

A dental focus addresses the drug interactions of clinical interest in dentistry, with explanations as to why certain drugs are used or contraindicated in a dental treatment plan.

A logical format organizes chapters into four parts: 1) general pharmacologic principles, 2) drugs used in dentistry, 3) drugs that may alter dental treatment, and 4) special situations.

Clinical Skills Assessment offers review questions at the end of each chapter, helping you assess your knowledge of the material.

Dental HygieneConsiderations boxes show how principles of pharmacology apply specifically to dental hygienists.

Part Three: Drugs That May Alter Dental Treatment 14. Drugs for the Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease 15. Drugs for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases 16. Drugs for the Treatment of Seizure Disorders 17. Drugs for the Treatment of Central Nervous System Disorders 18. Adrenocorticosteroids 19. Drugs for the Treatment of Respiratory Disorders 20. Drugs for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis 21. Drugs for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus 22. Drugs for the Treatment of Other Endocrine Disorders 23. Antineoplastic Drugs